Meet Our Trainers…
TRACEY HILL
TRAINER – FULL TIME
Dressage trainer, Tracey Hill, has recently joined La Jolla! She is an accomplished Grand Prix rider who earned her USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold medals on self-made horses.
A highlight in Tracey’s successes was being on the USEF Elite Rider List with her former GP mount Aldente. She has worked and ridden in the States and Germany with top trainers and judges to fine-tune her craft… READ MORE…
T4curioso@gmail.com
ANNIE PHILLIPS
TRAINER – FULL TIME
Annie Phillips is a dressage trainer, educator, and dedicated student and mentee of Kasey Perry-Glass, 2016 Olympic Bronze Medalist and 2018 World Equestrian Games Silver Medalist. Annie’s work is guided by the philosophy that dressage should truly be additive to the horse’s body, creating stronger, healthier, and happier athletes while promoting long-term soundness.
Holding a Bachelor of Science in Equine Studies and a Master of Education specializing in Athletics, Annie combines academic knowledge with practical experience to help horses and riders reach their potential through thoughtful training, biomechanics, and postural development.… READ MORE…
STEVEN STRATTON
TRAINER – PART TIME
Steven Stratton has been riding since childhood and has had the advantage of an exceptional education in the theory and practice of classical horsemanship. The US Pony Club shaped his early years where he had the honor to work with many well-respected educators in the discipline of Three-Day Eventing. Among them was Jim Graham, who later went on to ride and medal in the Atlanta Olympic Games. Throughout his teen years Steven was a working student for Ms. Ann Ticehurst, BHSI and R level judge at the High Halden Dressage and Combine Training Center… READ MORE… Steven@Strattondressage.com
KARIN APPLE
TRAINER – PART TIME
KARIN APPLE is a Bay Area born and raised equestrian. She began her riding journey at 5 years old in Portola Valley and spent her junior years learning the ropes of the hunters and jumpers under trainers including Lyn Irving, John Charlebois, Missy Froley, Cindy Brooks, and more.
At 16 years old Karin began as a working student for Jill Hamilton and Nancy Thomas, and turned professional at 18 years old. From there she has worked under trainers as an assistant, developing her personal horse Duchess in dressage and show jumping, as well as managing the Menlo Circus Club riding school,… READ MORE…
RiseAboveEquestrian@yahoo.com
